Of major importance in Aquabest-project is to raise awareness on the potential of aquaculture to produce healthy, local food and income around our common Baltic Sea region. We are happy to tell that progress have been made, even to the extent of breakthrough in certain regions where politicians actively take on board Aquabest messages on actions needed to develop aquaculture on a sustainable path. This and many other positive signals were lively discussed at Aquabest partner meeting at Jämtland 7.-9.11.2012.